The Janissaries /

The Janissaries /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Goodwin, Godfrey
Imprint:	London : Saqi Books, 1994.
Description:	288 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Janizaries Janizaries. Turkey -- History -- Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918 Turkey -- History -- 1453-1683 Turkey. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1601902

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ISBN:	0863560490
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-261) and index.

Table of Contents:

List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Genealogy of the House of Osman
A Note on Pronunciation
Glossary
Introduction
1. The Origins of the Janissary Corps
2. The Devirme or Christian Levy
3. Pillars of the Empire
4. The Ottoman Armed Forces
5. The Victorious Years
6. The Great Campaign
7. Fish Stink from the Head
8. Sharp Eyes and Long Legs
9. Tulips and Turmoil
10. The Auspicious Event
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Index